Non-Strikers Who Have Outscored Fernando Torres and Andy Carroll

Jamie McDonald/Getty ImagesIt's been a frustrating season for Fernando Torres

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Chelsea's Fernando Torres and Liverpool's Andy Carroll will forever be linked as the two big-money signings of the January 2011 transfer window. Sadly for them, they also share the distinction of not living up to expectations.

Torres was one of the Premier League's top-rated strikers during his four seasons with Liverpool. Between 2007 and 2011, he scored 65 goals in 102 appearances. Since his transfer to Chelsea for a fee of £50 million, Torres has been a major disappointment. He has scored just four league goals and has spent more time on the bench than the pitch.

The 23-year-old Carroll moved from Newcastle to Liverpool in a huge £35 million transfer deal. Carroll was brought in to be Torres' replacement and was immediately under the microscope. Whether fair or not, Carroll has been having a hard time living up to the expectations.

With just four games remaining in the 2011-2012 campaign, Torres has scored three goals and contributed four assists. Carroll sits at four goals with one assist.

Meanwhile, there are a number of midfield players and one defender who have outscored both of these big-name strikers. Here's a look at who they are:

Thomas Vermaelen

Arsenal'sThomas Vermaelen has become a core part of the club's defensive unit. It doesn't hurt that he also has a knack for scoring as well. In 25 league appearances this season, Vermaelen has notched six goals and has one assist. Vermaelen scored game-winners in two consecutive matches versus Newcastle and Everton in March.

Frank Lampard

Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesLampard scores from the spot

It's no surprise that Chelsea's Frank Lampard is on this list. The club's long-serving midfielder has put the ball in the back of the net 11 times in 28 league matches. He has also provided five assists.

Stéphane Sessègnon

Stu Forster/Getty ImagesSessegnon nets another

Stéphane Sessègnon has made a name for himself in the Premier League this season. The midfielder from Benin joined Sunderland from Paris Saint-Germain during the same transfer window as Torres and Carroll. Sessègnon has netted seven goals along with nine assists in 32 appearances.

Gylfi Sigurdsson

Stu Forster/Getty ImagesGylfi Sigurdsson has made a big impact for Swansea City

Swansea City has been one of the major surprises of the 2011-2012 EPL campaign. Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is one of Swansea's breakout stars. He joined the club on loan from German side Hoffenheim this past January and has already contributed seven goals and two assists in just 14 appearances.

Mikel Arteta

Paul Gilham/Getty ImagesArteta has been a major part of Arsenal's revival

When Cesc Fabregas left Arsenal for Barcelona this past summer, the club turned to another Spaniard to work the midfield. Mikel Arteta joined Arsenal in August and has established himself as a major player for the club. Before his current injury, Arteta made 31 appearances with seven goals and two assists.

David Silva

Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesDavid Silva celebrates

In their attempt to win the EPL title, Manchester City brought in some big-name players. One of those is Spaniard David Silva. In 32 games, the midfielder has scored six times while assisting on 13 goals.

David Hoilett

Jamie McDonald/Getty ImagesDavid Hoilett has been a bright spot in Blackburn's season

Canadian footballers in the Premier League are a rarity. The 21-year-old David Hoilett is helping to put his country on the map. The midfielder has been an important part of Blackburn's fight for EPL survival. In 30 league appearances, Hoilett has notched seven goals and five assists.

Jamie Mackie

Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesQPR's Jamie Mackie

Queens Park Rangers have been fighting for their Premier League survival. Contributing to the cause is midfielder Jamie Mackie. He has gotten on the score sheet six times in 27 matches and also has two assists.

Ashley Young

Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesAshley Young of Manchester United

Lately, Ashley Young is getting more headlines for his alleged diving ability rather than his scoring skills. Regardless, the Manchester United midfielder has notched five goals and contributed seven assists in 22 appearances.

Steven Gerrard

Scott Heavey/Getty ImagesLiverpool's captain Steven Gerrard

Despite missing a large part of the season, Liverpool's Steven Gerrard has shown why he is the club's captain. The midfielder has appeared in just 17 games and has still outscored his teammate Andy Carroll with five goals and one assist.

Jordi Gómez

Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesJordi Gómez scores for Wigan

Spanish midfielder Jordi Gómez has been a major contributor in Wigan's attempt to avoid relegation from the Premier League. In 25 appearances, Gómez has scored five goals, including the winner in Wigan's recent 2-1 victory over Arsenal.

Andy Carroll

Scott Heavey/Getty ImagesAndy Carroll

Andy Carroll may have had limited success with Liverpool so far, however, he recently etched his name in club history. His header in the 87th minute gave Liverpool a 2-1 FA Cup semifinal victory over their rivals Everton.